Customers continue to find our Knowledge Base guides a source of valuable information about Locks, Hinges, Seals and Gaskets, Continuous Hinges, Multi-point Locking, Swinghandles, Compression Locks, D-Snap Technology and Gas Struts.
So for those occasional moments or to check out before you specify your next enclosure hardware why not have a quick browse?
We are delighted to now have even more hinges in stock than ever before including : friction hinges, polyamide hinges, concealed hinges, lift off hinges, Snapline hinges, butt/leaf hinges, continuous hinges and surface mounted hinges. Also of course we now have many of these available from our online store where we currently have 91 types on offer and more coming online soon – in addition we have a team of people here who would be delighted to assist you in choosing a hinge that suits your application and budget.
Our catalogue Hinge section includes a good selection of internal concealed hinges, flush hinges and butt hinges – straight, cranked and offset. Traditional bullet and continuous piano hinges feature as do sophisticated architectural and very simple pin hinges. Materials vary from zinc diecast and brass through mild steel and stainless steel to reinforced polyamide engineering plastic. Some are adjustable or in special materials e.g. titanium, finishes such as nickel and chrome feature where appropriate.
So when you have used the new hinge calculator 
then do have a look here at the kind of hinge you need – if you can’t see the exact right item then contact us as we have many other special order and custom styles to consider.
Our latest Knowledge Base downloadable document covers specification of continuous hinges, taking into consideration the 6 main factors – beginning with material and ending with “open” or “close” style. It is intended to assist design engineers in selecting the most suitable continuous hinge for your application whether in specialist panels, personal access doors, equipment access panels or as structural components in portable equipment. The data sheet may be accessed at http://www.fdb.co.uk/images/kb03-1.pdf
Often known as piano hinges, the traditional style continuous hinge may be fitted by welding, riveting or screwing to the frame and door for self-aligning operation.
